]A division of the Spokane County Bar Association, the SYLD provides new and young lawyers with networking and referral opportunities, social connections, and low-cost CLEs on topics of special interest to those who are new to practice. Members of the SCBA who are under the age of 36 or within the first five years of practice (whichever occurs later) are automatically members of the SYLD without further dues or registration.
If you fit the definition of an SYLD member and are not already receiving emails from us, please contact Corey Riordan to have your name added to our list. NOTE: To add yourself to the Young Lawyers Division via your profile on this web site at www.spokanebar.org/scba-member-login/. Under My Account, click on Add a Section or Division. Click on Young Lawyers Division to add yourself to this division.
PRESIDENT
STEPHANIE FAUST
Stevens Clay, P.S.
(509) 838-8330
SFaust@StevensClay.org
Stephanie Faust is an Associate Attorney for Stevens Clay, P.S., which serves education providers and municipalities throughout the State of Washington. Stephanie’s practice focuses on education and employment law. A Washington native, Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Western Washington University’s Fairhaven College. In 2014, Stephanie relocated to Spokane, and in 2017, she graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law. Stephanie also serves on the board of Washington Women Lawyers Spokane Chapter
PRESIDENT-ELECT
TJ BURFORD
Lukins & Annis, P.S.
(509) 623-2002
TJBurford@Lukins.com
TJ is an associate at Lukins & Annis. His practice focuses on Commercial Real Estate transactions and Business and Corporate transactions. He received his undergraduate degree from Central Washington University in 2016 and his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law in 2019. He is licensed to practice in Washington.
SECRETARY
ALAYNA PIWONKSI
Lukins & Annis, P.S.
(509) 455-9555
APiwonski@Lukins.com
Alayna Piwonski is an associate at Lukins & Annis, P.S. Her practice is focused in civil, business, and employment litigation. Alayna earned her B.A. in Business Administration from Washington State University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2018. In 2020, Alayna graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law. While attending law school, Alayna served as an associate editor for the Gonzaga Journal of International Law and was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus. Alayna is admitted to practice in the State of Washington.
TREASURER
ADAM GRIFFIS
Lukins & Annis, P.S.
(509) 623-2006
AGriffis@Lukins.com
Adam is an associate attorney at Lukins & Annis, P.S. where he focuses his practice on commercial real estate and business transactions. A western Washington native, Adam attended the University of Washington for his undergraduate degree in Law, Societies, and Justice. Adam returned to the University of Washington for his law degree, where he concentrated in Global Business Law. While attending law school, Adam interned at the Unemployment Law Project, a local non-profit organization, and was the Class Representative for his graduating Class of 2020. Upon graduation, Adam was awarded the Jack MacDonald Merit Award for his service to the greater Seattle community. Adam now resides in Spokane Valley with his long-time girlfriend and their new puppy enjoying the regular outdoor activities eastern Washington has to offer.
TRUSTEES
ABBY MAUER-LESSER
MATTHEW COZZA
Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office
(509) 477-4509
MCozza@SpokaneCounty.org
Matt is a Deputy Prosecutor with the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office. As a member of the office’s Civil Department, he represents and advises multiple County departments and officers. Matt has a B.A. in History from Gonzaga University and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. After law school, he clerked for Judge Kevin Korsmo of the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division III.
NOE PALOMINO
CLAUDE WEST
MEETINGS
The SYLD Board meets on the third Thursday of every month at various locations. All members and potential members are encouraged to attend board meetings. SYLD also hosts several regular events for members, including networking socials, Spokane Chiefs Hockey Night, and the Intro to Courts CLE. Please watch the Calendar Call and our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/SpokaneYLD) for meeting and event notices.
COMMITTEES
The SYLD operates several standing committees. All SYLD members are eligible to serve on a committee.
Intro to Courts CLE Committee:
SYLD puts on the Intro to Courts CLE every fall, specifically intended to help those who have just passed the bar become acquainted with the local courts. The committee coordinates volunteers, establishes content, and handles logistics of the CLE, in addition to securing approval of credits from WSBA. For more information and to join the Intro to Courts CLE Committee, contact committee chair Stanley Corbit.
Membership Committee:
The SYLD Membership Committee works to increase involvement of SYLD members in the Division’s activities. This includes planning social and networking events, looking for partnerships with other professional organizations, and suggesting ways to increase the Division’s value to its members. For more information and to join the Membership Committee, contact Andy Wagley, Tim Brandle, and Corey Riordan.
Scholarship Committee:
The Scholarship Committee develops scholarship programs to be sponsored by SYLD. The Committee considers various options for recipients and qualifications, solicits applicants, selects recipients and presents the scholarships. For more information and to join the Scholarship Committee, contact Corey Riordan.
Public Service Committee:
The Public Service Committee is charged with making sure the SYLD membership is aware of pro bono and public service opportunities. The Committee will also plan at least one community service activity for SYLD membership. For more information and to join the Public Service Committee, contact Asta Margaryan, Tim Brandle, Andy Wagley, and Sawyer Margett.
Law Day Committee:
The Law Day Chair plans the content of Law Day presentations in May of every year, coordinates invitations to local high schools for presentations, and secures volunteers for the day of the event. For more information and to join the Law Day Committee, contact Corey Riordan.
Judicial Theater CLE Committee:
SYLD presents Judicial Theater, an ethics CLE, every other year. The committee coordinates members of the bench who volunteer as actors, establishes skit content, and handles the other logistics of the CLE. For more information and to join the 2017-18 Judicial Theater Committee, contact committee co-chairs Deanna Willman and Stephanie Faust.